Caveat emptor: 90% of tattoo inks have unlabeled or mislabeled ingredients
Findings could help inform and shape emerging US policy on regulating tattoo inks. Enlarge / New study finds that the chemicals listed on tattoo ink labels often don't match what's actually in the bottle. (credit: ohsarahrose/CC.....»»
Human cells take in less protein from a plant-based meat than from chicken
Many people have now embraced the plant-based meat movement. Plants high in protein, such as soybeans, are common ingredients, but it's been unclear how much of the nutrient makes it into human cells. In ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistr.....»»
How is pharmaceutical pollution affecting the world"s rivers?
During their production, use, and disposal, pharmaceutical ingredients in prescription and over-the-counter drugs are released into the environment, especially in surface waters. Results from a recent study published in Environmental Toxicology and C.....»»
Leaf mold compost shows benefit for tomato plants in degraded urban soils
Many urban gardeners know that adding ingredients like compost and mulch to their soil has great benefits. But it can be difficult to know what to add and why. Researchers at Purdue University gathered scientific evidence about one specific soil addi.....»»
Blood pressure e-tattoo promises continuous, mobile monitoring
Blood pressure is one of the most important indicators of heart health, but it's tough to frequently and reliably measure outside of a clinical setting. For decades, cuff-based devices that constrict around the arm to give a reading have been the gol.....»»
Apple inks deal for Formula One film starring Brad Pitt, Joseph Kosinski directing
Apple has inked a deal for an untitled Formula One racing movie starring Brad Pitt — and it could change how streams and theatrical film distributors interact.Apple TV+The deal took about five months to complete, and sees Apple acquire the rights t.....»»
iPad Pro Diary: Stage Manager looks great, but it’s a very expensive upgrade
It was a close-run thing in our poll, between iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and the MacBook Air. For me, iPadOS was the most exciting announcement, and Stage Manager the standout feature. But there’s a huge caveat in the small print for Stage Manager, which.....»»
Self-driving truck startup Gatik inks deal to serve Sam"s Club hubs
Gatik has added more key customers, saying it will deliver goods to 34 Sam's Club locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area......»»
Cheap Gel Film Pulls Buckets of Drinking Water Per Day From Thin Air
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have now demonstrated a low-cost gel film that can pull many liters of water per day out of even very dry air. New Atlas reports: The gel is made up of two main ingredients that are cheap and common --.....»»
Oracle Java Popularity Sliding, Reports New Relic
InfoWorld reports that "While still the industry's leading Java distribution, Oracle Java's popularity is half what it was just two years ago, according to a report from application monitoring company New Relic." (With the usual caveat that data from.....»»
Nano ink solar cells allow tech to charge in any light
Custom nano inks allow solar cells to be made to any shape and can use ambient light to power devices......»»
First international initiative to end street homelessness
The first global initiative aimed at ending street homelessness has revealed key ingredients for success along with common systemic barriers, new research from Heriot-Watt University has found......»»
Chemical traces in ancient West African pots show a diet rich in plants
West African cuisine is known for its distinct ingredients and flavors, often including a diverse range of plant foods. A traditional meal comprises a starchy staple cooked in a pot, served with a sauce prepared from vegetables, fish or meat. It is o.....»»
New study suggests wildlife may be answer to phosphorus crisis
Modern agriculture is underpinned by a steady supply of fertilizer. However, one of the main ingredients of fertilizer, phosphorus, is running out, putting pressure and financial strain on farmers throughout the world. Now, with war in Europe causing.....»»
New research suggests tattoos are not a turnoff for customers
Thinking of getting a tattoo but worried about consequences on the job? Maybe you shouldn't be so concerned: New research from Rice University and the University of Houston finds that customers don't necessarily look down on employees with tattoos—.....»»
When a band falls flat: Searching for flatness in materials
Finding the right ingredients to create materials with exotic quantum properties has been a chimera for experimental scientists, due to the endless possible combinations of different elements to be synthesized......»»
Dirty Bomb Ingredients Go Missing From Chornobyl Monitoring Lab
Insecure radioactive materials are the latest worry as Russia continues occupation of infamous nuclear reservation. schwit1 shares a report: When the lights went out at Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant on 9 March, the Russian soldiers holding Ukrainian.....»»
An improved ink for colon tattoos
The colon might be the last place people would consider getting a tattoo, but endoscopic tattooing is an important medical technique for marking colorectal lesions for surgery or follow-up. Today, scientists report a next-generation ink for these mar.....»»
The Adam Project review: A mixed bag of saccharine sci-fi
With Ryan Reynolds and director Shawn Levy, The Adam Project has all the ingredients of a fun sci-fi adventure, but the recipe never quite turns out right......»»
Indian tea start-ups search for an exotic edge
Indian tea start-ups are rediscovering indigenous ingredients for teas and infusions to stay ahead......»»
Study IDs 1,000+ mislabeled, overlooked gene fragments in plants
Researchers have overlooked especially minuscule gene fragments that are critical to the assembly of cellular machinery and could help better trace the evolutionary history of plants, says a new study led by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln......»»